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Rabbi Dr Jonathan Romain
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Can a woman continue with her pregnancy if her life is at risk?
An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi tackle questions of Jewish life
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Here’s what happened to a rabbi in Qatar
As I flew in, Hamas flew out...
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Nicholas Winton was a hero, and my shul took care of his garden
I have special memories of the modest, inspiring man who saved 669 children from the Nazis
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I’m Jewish, my husband’s Muslim, how do I raise my son?
An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi tackle problems in contemporary Jewish life
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When Jews were told they should stay at home...
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Can a Jewish state be led by a person on trial for alleged corruption?
An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi tackle problems in contemporary Jewish life
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Punish the Pittsburgh gunman but do not kill him
The man who killed 11 worshippers at the Tree of Life was sentenced to death by a jury yesterday
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The Georgian building with a synagogue, church and mosque under same roof
Building in Tbilisi known as the Peace Project aims to show how different faiths can unite against prejudice
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It's time to legalise assisted dying, in the name of compassion
In my work as a congregational rabbi I see people die in pain, needlessly
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What is the point of wishing for the return of the Temple?
An Orthodox and a Reform rabbi debate contemporary Jewish problems
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Let’s play a quick game of Jewish ‘Sliding Doors’
There are so many historical moments when different choice would have changed the world
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Is polyamory allowed in Judaism?
We pose a question of morality to our two rabbis, one Orthodox, the other Progressive...
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The Jewish traditions behind pomp of Charles III’s big day
The coronation of King Solomon provides the template for Saturday's ceremony
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We need to stop seeing atheist Jews as bad Jews
David Baddiel’s book strikes a blow for an often ignored but significant group among us
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The seder plate is a moveable feast
Rabbi Jonathan Romain explains how its contents have varied — and continue to do so
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The royal family broiges feels very, very Jewish
Whether to invite Harry and Meghan, and where to sit them, is a problem we are all used to
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